Respiratory Therapy-2011/2012

A Three Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program
Program Code: RST2
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September Admission
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates

Contact

School of Health Sciences: 519-452-4207

This is a highly competitive program. Post-secondary education may be required for successful entry and completion of this program.

Program Description

This three-year, advanced diploma program follows a curriculum as approved by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario ( CRTO), the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the Canadian National Alliance and is accredited nationally through the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE).  College faculty, together with instructors from the clinical affiliates, provide the scientific foundation and clinical experience required to prepare the student for practice at the entry-level within the province of Ontario, as well as, nationally and internationally.

Upon graduation from the program the student will have the opportunity to challenge certification examinations through the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC).  If successful, they will hold the title of Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT within the province of Ontario and in Canada.

 Graduates who intend to practice in the Province of Ontario must apply for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).

Transfer Credits & Articulation Agreements

Graduates of this program have direct transferability of 60 credits to the Bachelor of Science - Human Science Post-Diploma program at Athabasca University.

Graduates of this program have direct transferability of 21 credits to the Bachelor of Science degree program at Athabasca University.

Graduates of this program with a minimum 'B' average or better including a one year introductory university level humanities course or equivalent and at least two years of professional experience in the health field, and professional registration/certification where appropriate may be eligible for advanced standing to the Bachelor of Health Administration, Health Information Management degree program at Ryerson University.

Graduates of this program with a minimum 'B' average or better including a one year introductory university level humanities course or equivalent and at least two years of professional experience in the health field, and professional registration/certification where appropriate may be eligible for advanced standing  to the Bachelor of Health Administration, Health Services Management degree program at Ryerson University.

Graduates of this program have direct transferability of 42 credits to the Honours Bachelor of Administration Post-Diploma program at Athabasca University.

Graduates of this program with an overall 'B' average or better may be admitted to the second year of the Pre-Disability Studies of the Honours Bachelor of Disability Studies degree program at the University of Windsor.

Graduates of this program with an overall 'B' average or better may be admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Allied Health Science degree program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Graduates of this program with a minimum 'B’ (75%) overall average or better will receive 7.5 transfer credits towards the Honours Bachelor of Arts degree program at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Graduates of this program may be eligible for 84 credits towards the Bachelor of Health Science degree program at Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia.

For further information concerning the University Transfer Agreements visit www.fanshawec.ca/EN/university/default.asp

Career Opportunities

Private and public companies seek out RRTs for their knowledge and skill. In addition to hospital services, career opportunities exist in sales, homecare, technical and maintenance services, education and consulting for health care institutions and organizations.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (U/C), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required in each course is 65)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:
- Communications
- Core Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
(Note: minimum final grade required in each course is 65)
OR
Pre-Health Science Ontario College Certificate*
(Note: minimum final average required is 3.0 GPA) AND:
- minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above
OR
General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate**
(Note: minimum final average required is 3.0 GPA) AND:
- minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:
- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above  

Recommended Academic Preparation

• Grade 12 Science (U/C))
• Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)

Recommended Personal Preparation

• Students should develop personal responsibility, emotional maturity and those personal characteristics which will enable them to co-operate with others in the delivery of health care.

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
2. Receipt of Application by February 1st.
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements.

Note:

• Admission to the Fanshawe College Pre-Health Science program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to the Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Fanshawe College Pre-Health Science program, however, does enable the student to be given additional consideration when applying for the Respiratory Therapy program.  The Pre-Health Science program is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. 
• *Students who are currently registered in the Pre-Health Science program at Fanshawe College or at any Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology must successfully complete their Pre-Health Science Ontario College Certificate with a minimum 3.0 GPA average by April 30, 2011 and meet the academic pre-requisite courses and grades for the Respiratory Therapy program in order to be eligible for admission consideration in the immediately following academic year to the Respiratory Therapy program. 
• **Students who are currently registered in the General Arts and Science program at Fanshawe College or at any Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology must successfully complete their General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate with a minimum 3.0 GPA by April 30, 2011 and meet the academic pre-requisite courses and grades for the Respiratory Therapy program in order to be eligible for admission consideration in the immediately following academic year to the Respiratory Therapy program.

First Aid/Basic Rescuer Certificates

Applicants who accept admission to the program will be required to possess a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (C) in accordance with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian Guidelines for CPR, VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.  Note:  CPR certification expires after one year regardless of certifying body.  First Aid certification usually is valid for two or three years, depending on the certifying organization.  If either expires during the program, the student must renew and provide documentation to the Program Co-ordinator within one month from the time of expiration.  Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical/field component of the program of study and progression to the next level may be denied.

Evidence of Good Health

Applicants who accept admission to the program must possess good health and must present written evidence of this as a condition of registration. This will include a medical review, complete immunization and T.B. test (and a Chest X-ray if the T.B. test is positive).

Pre-Clinical/Placement Condition

An essential component of your education will be experiential learning through clinical or field practice relevant to your chosen profession.  In order to ensure high standards and quality educational offerings which will permit students maximum opportunities to achieve learning objectives, Fanshawe College reserves the right to place students in an agency or combination of agencies it determines to be appropriate.  While every effort is made to maximize use of local agencies, there is sometimes a need to place students outside of the London area for some programs or portions of programs.  Accordingly, an offer of admission to this program is subject to the condition that the student must be prepared for the possibility of assignment to experiential learning outside of the area, and for the possibility of having to relocate, at the student's own expense, for all or a portion of this experience.  Students are responsible for all costs associated with clinical/field placement (including volunteer hours). 

Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

As a condition of admission to this program, students will be required to have a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database, prior to the first day of class.  The College does not review or use this information, however, the College must ensure that students who are admitted to the program are prepared to meet an important and standard condition for placement.  Most agencies will require students to produce the results of a recent screening.  This documentation must be valid for the duration of the program.  Applicants should be aware that certain criminal convictions for which pardons have not been received may or may not permit placement in these agencies.  In the latter cases, program completion will not be possible.  Further information concerning this admission condition will be available in early May at http://www.fanshawec.ca/registration.    Any questions regarding the Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening may be directed to the Academic Manager of the School of Health Sciences of the College.

Other Information

• Due to the academic and clinical rigor required in the Respiratory Therapy program, applicants applying directly to this program from secondary school, without additional post-secondary education, are encouraged to consider applying to the Pre-Health Science program.  The Pre-Health Science program is an excellent preparatory program for those considering a career as a health care professional.
• Certification:
  Graduates are eligible to apply for membership and registry examination with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and the College of Respiratory Therapists.
• Eligibility for registration in Ontario in any regulated health discipline requires the candidate to provide information regarding any criminal offence or physical/mental condition which may affect practice.
• Terms are normally 15 weeks unless otherwise stated under Campus Codes and Intakes and at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates.

Approximate Costs

• Fee details are available at www.fanshawec.ca/fees